Book Details

• Authors: Dr. Khirod Chandra Mahato, Shib Shankar Singh
• Publisher: Prachya Paschatya
• Language: Bengali
• ISBN: 9788196128388
• Pages: 119
• Cover: Hardcover

About the Book

Manbhumer Mantrayan (Bengali Version) is an important research-based work by Kshirod Chandra Mahato and Shib Shankar Singh that explores the rich tradition of folk mantras and indigenous spiritual practices prevalent in the Manbhum region. The book offers a fascinating insight into the beliefs, rituals, and cultural practices that have shaped the lives of local communities for generations.

While classical Vedic mantras are traditionally associated with spiritual discipline and philosophical contemplation, this work focuses on the distinctive world of folk mantras used by tribal and rural communities. These oral traditions, transmitted through generations by ojhas, gunins, janggurus, and other traditional practitioners, serve practical and communal purposes within everyday life.

The authors examine how these folk mantras are employed to seek protection from diseases, epidemics, snake bites, malevolent spirits, supernatural fears, and various perceived threats to personal and social well-being. The study reveals how such practices contribute not only to individual reassurance but also to collective harmony, social cohesion, and cultural continuity within local communities.

Drawing upon folklore, ethnographic observations, and cultural history, the book documents an important aspect of the intangible heritage of Manbhum. It highlights the ways in which traditional belief systems continue to influence popular consciousness, community relationships, and regional identity.

Published by Prachya Paschatya, Manbhumer Mantrayan (Bengali Version) is a valuable resource for readers interested in folklore, anthropology, tribal studies, folk religion, cultural history, and the indigenous traditions of eastern India.